Daniel Charles Oliver (October 6, 1865 – March 26, 1924) was an American businessman and politician who served one term in the New York State Assembly from 1917 and 1919.
Daniel C. Oliver | |
|---|---|
 Oliver, 1917 | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 1, 1915 – December 31, 1916 | |
| Preceded by | Sidney C. Crane |
| Succeeded by | Earl A. Smith |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 23rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1917 – March 3, 1919 | |
| Preceded by | William Stiles Bennet |
| Succeeded by | Richard F. McKiniry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1865 New York, New York, USA |
| Died | March 26, 1924 (aged 58) New York, New York, USA |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens. |
Life
editBorn in New York City, Oliver attended public schools and graduated from the College of the City of New York. He served twenty years as a member of the school board. He was an importer of dry goods and also served as member of the Commercial Travelers' Association.
Political career
editHe was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 23rd D.) in 1915 and 1916.[1][2]
Congress
editOliver was elected as a Democrat to the 65th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1917, to March 3, 1919.[3] He resumed his former business pursuits in New York City.
Death
editHe died from pneumonia at his home there on March 26, 1924.[4] He was buried at the Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, Queens.
Sources
edit- ^ "Twenty-Third District". The New York Times. October 31, 1915. p. 100. Retrieved March 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Protests Against Finegan Bill Pour Into Albany; Hits Hardest at Buffalo". Buffalo Courier. Albany. March 17, 1916. p. 6. Retrieved March 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bennet Defeated by Daniel C. Oliver". New York Herald. November 9, 1916. p. 4. Retrieved March 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Former Representative From New York Dies". The Ithaca Journal. March 27, 1924. p. 2. Retrieved March 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- United States Congress. "Daniel C. Oliver (id: O000071)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
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